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ALBERT A. GREGG, OF WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO.

GAME.

Application led July 26, 1923. Serial No. 654,049.

The present invention is directed to improvements' in games and particularly to a miniature foot ball game for indoor use.

The primary object of the invention is to provide a game of this nature including a board marked to represent a foot ball field upon which the plays of the offense and defense can be correctly indicated, the plays being similar to those used in the regulatended plays of the Odense and defense can be made secretly and then compared, thev position of the pegs upon the game pieces giving the gains or losses of the offense or defense.

y -of the opponents, each player selecting his plays as he thinks best instead of depending on an apparatus of chance to select the plays for him.

With these and other objects in view, as will appear 'as-the description proceeds, the invention consists in the novel features of construction, combination of elements. and arrangements of parts, and hereinafter to be fully described and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 is a perspective view of the game board having a representation of a foot ball field thereon,

Figures 2 and 3 are perspective views of the game pieces,

Figure 4 is asimilar vview of the ball position indicator, f f t Figure 5 is an enlarged fragmentary plan view of `one end of the'game jboard showing the result of plays .printed thereon,

Figure 6 is an -enlarged detail sectional, i view, taken through a portionyof lthe game board showing the marker disposed .theres in, and v f Figure nection with thel .gamzepiecesl.

Referring tov the, drawing marked thereon in any;` s uitablemannera representation .of a foot ball.l field,;'l`he.

'Tis aview the Peg llse :len-'l' A 1 designates la board, of rectangu'larn,l formation having.

to 30 and adjacent veach number of each row. a peg is capable of being placed whereby the score of the game can be kept. The board is further provided at .each end of the playing field` with a goal 3 properly represented, each goal being located at the 0 yard line.

Upon one side of the board 1 is marked four squares 4 number 1 to 4, each square bein adapted to receive a marking pin or the ike, the figures confined bythe squares representing the downs.

Extending longitudinally along the playing eld and spaced from the yard lines is la plurality of perforations 5, each perforap v tion be aligned with a yard line 6 and cooperative with the perforations is a marker 7, said marker being of inverted U Shape so that the legs thereof may be placed in certain of the perforations, and since each per-v oration is aligned with the yard line 6 the marker when in use will indicate 10 yards l between the legs thereof, which is the necesi sary distance ,to be gained in four downs.

` Each end of the board has marked there" on a heading reading Results of plays and associated with these headings are charts divided into columns 8, 9, 10` and 11, one

setof columns having a heading If defenseguesses play, while the other set is headed If defense misses play. Adjacent column 8 of one set .and column 11 of the other set are columns 12 headed Lineman misses, these columns having spaces marked 0 to 6.

Each column 8,9, 10 and 11,isheaded, respectively, Carry, Punt, Forward pass and Drop kick, and under these designations are marked the results of numerous playsy governed by the numerals in the columns 12. 'Y

Adjacent one ofv the columns 12 is a' column 13 havinga heading Kick'oE, the

purpose; of which will appear later. The ygame `pieces consist of blocks 14 having suitably marked thereon circles 15 which confine apertures 16, each circle representing -f a lineman-these circles being in align-l ment*v and immediately back thereofl r'is a plurality-o-circ-les 17 .which represent such and'18 serving to'receive pegs *19 whichde` note the play selected. The circles 15 designate the position of seven linemen and have associated therewith double rows of numbers, 1 to 7, reversely enumerated, one row of figures being confined by the circles, while the circles 17 denote the four possible methods of advancing the ball.

It will be noticed that the game pieces have each marked thereon eleven circles which is the number of men on a regulation foot ball team. The circles 15 denoting the linemen and the circles 17 denoting the backfield, ordinarily called quarterback, left halfback, right halfback and fullback, but which we here call by the particular method of advancing the backfield man isvto perform.

A ball position indicator 20 is employed and consists of a block 21 having a recess 22 formed in its forward edge, there being a pin 23 secured in 'the block, said pin having a representation of a foot ball 24v lthereon and located in the recess 22. This block is marked with a plurality of transversely aligned numbers 1 to 7 which correspond in number to the seven linemen denoted by the circles 15. The ball 24 is so positioned in the recess 22 that the same can be passed over a yard line 7 and the line readily discerned. l

The block f21 has also marked thereon a plurality of lines 25 radiating from a point 26 and intersecting the numbers 1 to 7 marked on said block.

In playing the game a coin is tossed to decide who shall start the game. The one calling correctly has choice of either kickmg or receiving. The side kicking places a peg 19 in his number 7 of the row of linemen on his game piece 14 and the side receiving also places a peg in hisnumber 1 of the line on his game piece. The game p leces are then placed on the board or in slght with the row of linemen designated bv the circles 15 facing each other. It will he seen that the defense or the side receivlng mlssed the offense or kicking sidel lineman by no positions. Referring to the chart under column headed Kick off and opposite numeral 0 is noted that the ball is carried back to the 50 yard line. At this instance of the game the ball position indicator is placed on the playing eld with the ball 24 on the middle of the 50 yard line and the point 26 toward the side who hasV liust received the ball which side now is the offense. The position of the ball position indicator at this point of the game 1s shown in full lines on Figure 1 of the drawing.

- Assume now "that the side having the ban places a peg 19 in the carry ball circle l and a peg 1n this number 7 of the circle 15 of the row of linemen.` It is understood that the oppositeA side is unable to see the placing ofthe pegs. The defending side places the peg in the forward.pass circle ball that eachy the lineman 'by 5 positions.

- on a spot on the board 1, 40 yards down the field in direct alignment with the right hand line 25 on the ball position indicator and then slides the indicator until the ball .24 is on the 10 yard line near the side line of the field, or as indicated in dotted lines on F igurel of the drawing. Now should the side having the ball place a peg in the circle carry ball and a peg in his number 1 of his game piece and the defending side places a. peg in his circle of the game piece carry ball and a peg in'his number 2 on his game piece and the game pieces are compared it will be seen that the defending side guessed lthe lplay carry ball and missed Referring again -to the chart lheaded If defense 'guesses,play and under the column headed Carry opposite numeral 5 it will be seen that the defense gains 10 yards. The side with the ball now placeshis linger on a spot on theiield 10 yards in advance of the ball and in4 alignment with the line number 1 on the ball position indicator. Moving the ball 24 to this position it is found to be on the 0 yard1line and the side with the' ball makes a touch down.

the point 26 away from the goal. The side kicking places apeg in one of the`linemen loo on his' game piece whichtis in` alignment with the goal posts on the ball position indicator. The defending side also places a pin in `his row of linemen and when theV game pieces are compared if the defending side has guessed the kicking sides linemen correctly the goal is not made, but if he misses the play the ygoal isl made. After this the ball is again placed in the kick olf position and the game proceeds.

It is desirous that this invention be applicable to playing the regulation game lof football as outlined in the foot ball'` rule books from year to year, and that it bev capable of changing its mode of playing to A correspond to .the regulation rules of any year, so long as it is kept within the scope of the claims.

It is not desirous to limit the invention to the specific forms o f apparatus shown. Neither is it desirous that the method of playing this game, (indicatingplays secretly on game pleceswith pegs or the'like.

prising a board marked to represent a foot.

ball playing field, said board having associated therewith charts designating the results of plays, game pieces having marked thereon representation of linemen and methods, pegs cooperative with the players [for indicating the plays, and a ball. position indicator, movable along the field to indicate the position of the ball, the position of the ball position indicator being governed by the charts. y

2. A game of the class described comprising a board marked to simulate a foot ball playing field having charts associated therewith designating numerous plays capable of being made, game pieces having representations of players marked thereon, pegs cooperative with the linemen and methods to govern the* plays, and a ball position indicator movable alo-ng the field to designate the position of the ball on the field, the position of the ball position indicator being governed by the comparative positions of the pegs of the linemen and methods with respect to the charts.

3. Av game of the class described comprising a board having a simulation of a foot ball field thereon, game pieces having representation of linemen and methods thereon, pegs selectively engaged with the linemen and methlods, said board having charts associated therewith designatingresults of plays which are governed by the position of the pegs-of the linemen and methods, said game pieces being offered for comparison by the opponents after the plays have,

been selected.

4. A game of the class described, comprising a -board having marked thereon lines to designate the yard lines of a foot ball field, a ball posit1on. indicator which indicates the direction of play on said board comprising a block having a recess in one edge, a representation of a ball supported bythe block and located in the recess for alignment with the yard lines of the field, said board having charts thereon for indieating the results of play, and game pieces cooperative with the charts for governing the position of the ball on the yard lines.

5. A game of the class described comprising a board having marked thereon lines to designate the yard lines of a foot ball field, a ball position indicator which indicates the direction of play on said board comprising a block, a representation of a ball supported by the block for alignment with the yard lines of the field, said board having charts thereon for indicating the results of play,

and game pieces cooperative withhthe charts for governingA the position of the ball on the yard lines.

6. A game of the class described, comprising a board marked to represent a foot ball playing field, game pieces having marked thereon representations of linemen and methods, and means cooperative with the linemen and methods for indicating the plays on said board.

7.v A game of the class described comprising a representation of a foot ball playing field, game pieces with representations of linemen and methods thereon, means for designating plays on the game pieces and charts indicating' the results of plays. 8. A game of the class described comprismg a board having marked thereon lines to represent -a football playing field, a ball position indicator comprising a block having thereon lines radiating from a point, the

middle line terminating in a representation of afootball, said board having cliarts associated therewith for indicating the results of plays, and game pieces l13o-operative with the charts and with the radiating lines on the ball position indicator for governing the position of the ball on the football field.

9. A gamev of theclass described comprising a board marked to represent a football playing field, game pieces with representations of linemen and methods thereon, means for designating plays on the game pieces,

charts indicating the results of plays, and a ball position indicator co-operative with the charts and with the game pieces for governingdthe position ofthe ball on the playing e l0. A game of the class described com prising a board marked to represent a football playing field, said board having associated therewith charts designating the results of. plays, game pieces having marked thereon representations of linemen and methods, pegs co-operative with the linemen -and methods for indicating the plays, and

a representation of afootball movable along the playing field, the position of the football being governed by the charts.

11. A game of the class described comprising a board marked to simulatea foot ball field having charts associated therewith designating numerous plays capable of belng made, game pieces having representations of linemen and methods thereon, pegs co-operative with the linemenand methods to govern the plays and a representation of a football movable along the football field, the position of the football on the field being governed by the comparative positions of the pegs of the linemen andmethods with respect to the charts.

12. A game of the class described comprising a board having a simulation of a football field thereon, game pieces having the board, the position of the object representations of linemen and methods thereon, means selectively used with the linemen and methods, said board having charts associated therewith designating the results of plays which are governed by the position of the said means on the linemen and methods of the game pieces, said game pieces being oflered for comparison afterthe plays have been selected.

13. A gaine apparatus comprising a board marked in divisions, game pieces having a plurality of adjacent circles marked thereon, means selectively engaged with the circles of the game pieces, said board having charts associated therewith designating results of plays which are governed by the positions of the said selective means on the circles of the game pieces, said game pieces being offered for comparison after the plays have been selected.

14. A game apparatus comprising a board marked in divisions having charts associated therewith, designating numerous plays capable of being made, game pieces having a plurality of adjacent circles marked thereon, means Ico-operative with the circles to govern the plays, and an object movable along being governed by the comparative positions of the said means on the circles of the game pieces with respect to the charts.

prising a board representing a football field,

game pieces on which plays are indicated, means for deciding the losses or gains of each play, and a ball position indicator marked with lines,`one of the lines pointing in the direction in which the ball is to be moved on each play.

17. In a game apparatus, game `pieces upon which plays are secretly indicated with pegs, said game pieces being offered for comparison after the plays have been indicated, the results of the plays depending on the comparative positions of the pegs on the said game pieces.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

ALBERT A. GREGG. 

